Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (Day/Night rotating shifts: 7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
• Shift rotation may be required to meet hospital operational needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate exam; passing scores required.

Required Experience

• Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience.
• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Ohio RN license or compact state license in hand.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or American Red Cross).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or American Red Cross).
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience of at least 1.5 years, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video content must be watched before testing.
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for orientation exam.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass baseline competency exams during orientation: medication administration (SafeMedicate) with 90% passing score and ECG interpretation with 80% passing score.
• References: 2 professional references from employment within the last year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years in acute care and similar specialty.
• Annual skills checklist required.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or a compact state, who are comfortable with rotating shifts and meeting comprehensive health and compliance requirements.